(10004) Sketch 101 Tuesdays 7-10pm Kerry McGuire

Sketch 101: Sketch Comedy Writing

Scheduled

Tuesdays 7-10pm

Start Date

Tue June 17, 2014, 7:00pm EDT

Price

$400.00

This course is an introduction to the UCB philosophy on sketch comedy, specifically using "the game" to write short comedic scenes. Each week students will engage in writing exercises that will explore different sketch formats. Students will be exposed to different methods for turning funny ideas into even funnier written sketches. Students will leave the class with an understanding of popular sketch formats and a portfolio of writing.

No prior sketch writing experience is necessary -- the only requirement for this class is a desire to write and learn. Students should have access to a computer and printer and be prepared to work outside of class, preparing sketches for presentation in every class. Students will be required to see two live sketch shows before the end of the course.

Class Size: 12 Students

Kerry McGuire, Teacher

Kerry McGuire is a New York based writer and improvisor.

She has studied under such teachers as Silvija Ozols, Caitlin Tegart, Neil Casey, Michael Delaney, Eliza Skinner, Doug Moe, Gavin Speiller and Shannon O'neil, among others and fun all. She's excited to be a writer for the Maude Team Charlemagne, and previously wrote for the team Thunder Gulch.

She can also be seen around town improvising with Lady Who Lunch, and Trenches, and if there's a mash up team happening, she'll mash it. She is a certified ACTOR, with a BFA from the Experimental Theatre Wing at NYU.